- Galleria Borghese - Cardinal Scipione Borghese commissioned both the Villa Borghese itself and many of the great works still on display in its gallery. Works by Bernini, Caravaggio and Titian remain in their original settings, as envisioned by the Cardinal, a fiercely determined collector.
Strictly controlled entry to the Villa and Gallery can make booking difficult and complicated. This package lets you avoid the organizing and even skip the line to get in when you arrive.
On this fully-guided tour you’ll hear more about Cardinal Borghese’s quest to complete his collection, and the stories behind the artworks themselves, including Bernini’s ‘Apollo and Daphne’, Canova’s ‘Pauline Bonaparte’, Caravaggio’s ‘St. Jerome’ and Raphael’s ‘The Deposition’. Your guide will be an English-speaker and an expert on the collection, and audio headsets ensure you’ll hear every word they say.
- Villa Borghese Gardens - Included in this tour is a visit to the Borghese Gardens: once the Cardinal’s private park, now a favorite spot for locals to relax among sculptures, plants and water features and get away from it all.
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- Headsets for clear audio from your guide
- Knowledgeable English-speaking guide
- Exclusive small group experience (max 15)
- Guided exploration of Borghese Gallery
- Priority Skip-the-Line Borghese Gallery access
- Scenic Villa Borghese Gardens walking tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Experience artwork like a connoisseur during a trip to the Borghese Gallery and Gardens. The meticulous management of visitor intake ensures a serene atmosphere, unfound at the neighboring Vatican Museums. The gallery showcases works by Raphael and Bernini, and the journey is complemented with a tranquil respite in the Borghese Gardens - a calm sanctuary amidst the frenzy of the city center.
- All personal belongings must be left on arrival at the reception of the Borghese Gallery
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our group tours
- Please note that the second floor of Borghese Gallery will be partially closed for renovations until August, for this reason the tour duration may vary slightly.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.